Defense mechanisms are thought to protect the individual from immediate awareness of internal conflict, but they do so
A)at the cost of long-term adjustment.
B)by helping parental interjects take root.
C)by limiting the individual's awareness of somatic perception.
D)by helping the ego engage in counterphobic behaviors.

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Defense mechanisms are psychological strategies that are unconsciously used to protect a person from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings. They often involve some form of denial or distortion of reality. While they can temporarily alleviate psychological discomfort, their use can lead to long-term adjustment problems because they prevent the individual from facing and dealing with the underlying issues causing the anxiety.

Defense Mechanisms Are Thought to Protect the Individual from Immediate